BigDale Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Best Dog-goned Band in the Land. or something like that.Probably the best traditional style marching band ever. TBDBITL. The Best Dam* Band In The Land. They used Eb alto horns, which are now replaced my mellophones. They still use Eb cornets. It was a big deal back in the 70's when trombones were added and an even bigger deal when the band went coed. As for the trombonium, here is a pic from the old Dynasty collection. The horn is to the immediate left of the contrabass. The tubing stuck out the BACK of the horn and this style is still used by some horn makers. Other than a thinner sound and a lighter horn, a trombonium would not make that much difference, unless your marched a large group of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymello Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I think in a jazzy piece, they could be switched out, but for that big fat symphonic brass sound, we need some baris... So, sometimes, yea, when the trombone sound is specifically called upon. I like to listen to the BD 79 solo on a g marching trombone bugle thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Rock Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think in a jazzy piece, they could be switched out, but for that big fat symphonic brass sound, we need some baris... For a big fat symphonic brass sound, we need baritones? ... Gee, I hope someone tells all of the orchestras out there about this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhurhurrr Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 What do you guys think of this (the trombone usage I mean, not the other features that are likely to cause revulsion among DCI fans): If it sounds familiar, it's the original version of the Cadets' Round Four from 2008, I think. Here's a similar trombone feature by the same band the next year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigiandjim Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Madison did use them in at least 1979 if its not that its very close i remember seeing them during Bohemian rapsody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymello Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 For a big fat symphonic brass sound, we need baritones? ... Gee, I hope someone tells all of the orchestras out there about this.. find me an orchestra full of teenagers running around at 200 bpm. >.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGarrett Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think in a jazzy piece, they could be switched out, but for that big fat symphonic brass sound, we need some baris... So, sometimes, yea, when the trombone sound is specifically called upon. I like to listen to the BD 79 solo on a g marching trombone bugle thing... Madison did use them in at least 1979 if its not that its very close i remember seeing them during Bohemian rapsody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dckid80 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Exactly the type of chart the Scouts wre playing 78-80. I think in a jazzy piece, they could be switched out, but for that big fat symphonic brass sound, we need some baris... So, sometimes, yea, when the trombone sound is specifically called upon. I like to listen to the BD 79 solo on a g marching trombone bugle thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 For a big fat symphonic brass sound, we need baritones? ... Gee, I hope someone tells all of the orchestras out there about this.. I was thinking the same thing. LOL We baritone and euphonium players would love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You see, the reason that the "big, fat, symphonic sound" can work with a trombone section is largely because the "big, fat, symphonic" trombone is much larger than your average trombonium. The trombonium as an instrument is generally more akin to a pea shooter than a symphony bore trombone in my experience (though I cannot speak for all models of the instrument), making the tone generally brighter, and more "marching bandy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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